The Milner Therapeutics Institute (MTI) is seeking to recruit a Communications and Community Engagement Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join the MTI. The role will deliver strategic communications, marketing, and events for the Institute.
The MTI is a unique institute at the University of Cambridge where academics, start-ups and pharma companies work side by side in shared office and laboratory space. The MTI encompasses both a research institute and a global outreach programme, with an overarching mission to transform pioneering science into therapies. The institute connects academia with industry to drive collaborative research and accelerate therapeutic companies. It also has its own research capabilities in human disease modelling, therapeutic target discovery, functional genomics and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.
As a Communications and Community Engagement Manager, you will have proven experience in communications, data analysis and line management. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of using social networking tools as well as strong editorial and writing skills. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level and hold an academic qualification.
Before applying, please read the further information document linked below for role responsibilities and person specification.
The closing date for the role is 15 November 2026.
The interview dates for the role are expected to be 24 and 26 November 2026.
The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
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Please quote reference XZ51468 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Key information
Department/location
Milner Therapeutics Institute
Salary
£47,389-£59,966
Reference
XZ51468
Category
Date published
22 October 2026
Closing date
15 November 2026